What Determines Value in Bonsai?

There are primarily 3 things which contribute to a bonsai tree's value:

Age

Size

Beauty

Of course, you would expect a decades-old bonsai to cost more than a young plant.

Naturally, a 4 foot tall tree will be more expensive than a 6 inch tree. Older, larger specimens will also usually be more visually striking than young plants. Someone will have devoted a great deal of time and effort toward making them so.

These are general rules. Now, lets talk specifically about the Sago palm bonsai on this page.

I have placed the photographs on the page in order of price. Most to least expensive. I think you can easily see why the bonsai at the top of the page is more expensive than the other 2.

This planting also features a "mother and child" which I like because that is the way Cycas revoluta trees grow. If you look at the Sago palm pictures on this site, you will often see that there are pups at the bases of these prehistoric plants.

Sago Palm Bonsai Care

Place the tree where it can enjoy bright light and good air movement. Remember, there is really no such thing as an indoor plant.

Whenever you bring a plant inside, you will need to make certain accommodations to its needs.

This palm will make a marvelous indoor bonsai tree if you house it near a window that opens or in a room with a fan.

It does not need to be in a wind tunnel. A gentle breeze flowing through its stiff fronds will suffice.

Water it as if it were a cactus. Moisten the soil and then let it dry almost completely before you give it more water. Feed your Japanese King Sago bonsai just once or twice a year for best performance.

This is the simplest indoor bonsai plant for sale on this page. As you would expect, it is also the cheapest. This does not make it any less desirable than the other 2, just smaller and simpler.

It is still a very elegant indoor bonsai plant which would look great on a desk or side table.

As a collector, you should always buy the plant that you like best. The 1 that "speaks" to you or "grabs" you, if you will.

Think about the space where you plan to display your new treasure. Which plant will best compliment that area of your home or office?

These are all important considerations.

Also, keep in mind that
Sago palms
are slow growers. It would probably be best to buy the size you ultimately want as it will be a long while before this plant gets much larger.

See
Sago Palm Care
for more in-depth information on the care of Sago palm trees.

Bonsai Metal Sculpture

Bonsai Art Tree hand crafted by artist Elaine Snell of Easley, SC. Elaine’s art is currently being shown in galleries around the country and now you can have it in your home. Each sculpture is signed by the artist.

Ponytail Palm Bonsai
Ponytail palm bonsai are not "true" bonsai but they sure are adorable when displayed in a bonsai tray. With proper care, the slow growing Beaucarnea recurvata can thrive in a bonsai pot for many years.